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Author: Simon Walsh
Tallaght woman died of a rare toxic skin condition
By Louise Roseingrave AN elderly lady died of a rare skin condition in which the skin peels away, an inquest heard. Dublin Coroner’s ...
Man on ‘serious assault’ charge to face trial in the Circuit Court
By Brendan Grehan A MAN accused of fracturing his housemate’s eye-socket will face trial in the Circuit Court, Tallaght Court has heard. Judge ...
Lucan pensioner helped by off-duty Clondalkin firefighter after serious car crash
By Maurice Garvey A GOOD Samaritan helped an elderly lady involved in a serious car crash – staying with her and performing first ...
Tree of Hope and €100,000 play area in Tallaght damaged by teenage vandals
By Brendan Grehan A GROUP of teenagers has caused so much damage to a recently installed play area in a Tallaght estate that ...
Tallaght Hospital shows reductions in waiting times in key areas of hospital care
By Maurice Garvey TALLAGHT Hospital’s annual report shows significant reductions in waiting times across a variety of key services, including stroke and endoscopy. ...
Council to go down the legal route for planning violations
LEGAL proceedings for seven cases of planning violations have been initiated by South Dublin County Council over the last year. Fianna Fáil ...
Non-attendance of housing representatives slammed
By Maurice Garvey THE lack of attendance by housing representatives from Dublin City Council at the last four Dublin South Central area committee ...
Councillors vote overwhelmingly to reduce the rate of property tax by 15 per cent below par
COUNCILLORS have voted 33-2 in favour of reducing the rate of property tax at Monday’s meeting in South Dublin County Council. Homeowners ...
Pedal-power heroes hope to raise €20,000 for charity
By Echo Reporter Five trusty stalwarts have jumped on their bikes this week to give a major push to the fundraising programme for ...
Ten-year ban imposed on uninsured Tallaght driver
By Brendan Grehan AN UNINSURED driver was put off the road for 10 years by Tallaght Court. There was no appearance from Hugh ...